Labour Unveils Plan to Boost Arts Access and Education

Keir Starmer outlines measures to enhance cultural engagement, despite funding uncertainties.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to increase access to the arts and creative industries, aiming to make them more inclusive for young people from all backgrounds.
The plan includes a crackdown on ticket touting, a national network for music education resources, and a commitment to integrate creative subjects and sports into the national curriculum until age 16.
Starmer criticizes the Conservative government's neglect of the arts and creative education, highlighting the economic and cultural importance of these industries.
Despite the ambitious proposals, Starmer acknowledges the challenge of immediate funding due to the current state of the economy.
Support from notable figures in the creative industry, including Damien Hirst and Beverley Knight, underscores the plan's potential impact on fostering talent and economic growth.